Jim Abrahams, who pioneered spoof comedy films like Airplane and Naked Gun, dead at 80

His work with brothers Jerry and David Zucker honed a style characterized by wild physical comedy, sight gags, double meanings and endless puns.

Nov 27, 2024 - 19:30
Jim Abrahams, who pioneered spoof comedy films like Airplane and Naked Gun, dead at 80

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His work with brothers Jerry and David Zucker honed a style characterized by wild physical comedy, sight gags, double meanings and endless puns.

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